Commentator Apologizes for Saying Black Footballers Lose Concentration Quickly

Former Serbian footballer Rade Bogdanovic has apologized for stating that Black players cannot maintain concentration for more than 60 to 80 minutes. He made the controversial comment while commentating for public television RTS during the World Cup match between Belgium and Iran.

According to the EFE agency, Bogdanovic made the remark while discussing the performance of Belgian defender Nathan Ngoy. Although the main commentator disagreed with his opinion, Bogdanovic insisted he did not intend to generalize but asserted that "most players of color cannot concentrate." He claimed this knowledge came from his experience playing with them.

Bogdanovic's statements ignited a significant controversy. He returned to RTS the following day to comment on the Argentina vs. Austria match. Subsequently, the former player issued an apology through a statement sent to Reuters and reported by local media.

The Serbian public broadcaster also released an official apology for the statement made "in reference to members of a particular race." RTS clarified that Bogdanovic is not a permanent employee but participates as an analyst during the tournament.

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